ITOPF's name and reputation are well-known. But it is the people behind the organisation that are its greatest asset. Our small team of around 45 staff encompasses a number of…
Establishment ITOPF was established in 1968 in the wake of the TORREY CANYON oil spill. Its original function was the administration of an oil spill compensation scheme. The TORREY CANYON was…
ITOPF has responded to over 860 incidents involving oil, chemical or cargo spills worldwide. Our highly skilled international team are ready to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide…
The application window for the 2026 R&D Award is now open! Details on how to apply are available here. Closing date - 1st December 2025 ITOPF is recognised and respected globally as a…
PLASTOIL, 2023 winner The beneficiary of the 2023 ITOPF Research and Development (R&D) award is the PLASTOIL project, with funding granted to the Centre for Documentation, Research and…
BAUPRE, 2020 winner A one-year project into the measurement and effects of toxic substances on deep-sea ecosystemsThe winner of the 9th annual ITOPF R&D Award is BAUPRE (Biological Assessment…
SINTEF, 2019 R&D Award Winner A one year study to document the weathering properties and behaviour of LSFOs when spilled at sea. The winner of the 8th annual ITOPF R&D Award is the Norwegian…
ExpOS'D, 2018 R&D Award Winner A one-year study to investigate the fate and behaviour of an oil slick subject to different dispersion mechanisms. The winner of the 7th ITOPF R&D Award is…
Real Spill Response Game, 2017 R&D Award Winner An exercise platform designed to improve preparedness and training for oil spills. The winner of the 6th ITOPF R&D Award is the Shanghai…
Rosdam, 2016 R&D Award Winner A feasibility study to investigate the detection capability of hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) for oil spillages in ice-affected waters. The winner of the 5th…
